In the first position: The emotional/creative demands made upon you may be great, but nothing so great as to interfere with completion of your karmic purpose. Next to Hierophant, Emperor or Empress: A Karmic lesson must be understood and corrected – a meaningful relationship is clouded with misunderstanding or the lack of tolerance.

Next to Strength: You can now achieve your goals as old dreams become new, shining, attainable ideas.

Next to Moon: You still have concerns from a misunderstanding in the past – see the situation realistically now and put it to rest.

How are children or childlike enjoyments meaningful in your current situation?.

What insights or awareness have they provided?.

What memories or relationships from the past have reappeared?.

Bad memories – too emotional for the given circumstances…insincere flattery. All relationships must establish their mutual bonds of love and respect by their actions – not by their birth and in the case of marriages – not by fact of law. Being a blood relative is automatic but it does not entitle one to privileges not earned. Many tests of give and take reciprocity are required. Just as we are not meant to bed with or mate with everyone we meet – neither are we to bond with just anyone. Rushing into or extending relationships with people not suited for or appropriate to your path. You cannot extend for the sake of extending. Sentimentality – too much family/friends. Nostalgia to a fault (yearning to return to the past or an unrecoverable condition). Liberate your feelings and you liberate your spirit. Let go, experience your grief and you will be regenerated. Disturbed memories from the past are creating these feelings of alienation as you experience the breakdown of a relationship which was based on one person protecting or teaching the other. You have been “down” too long – focus your attitude and move towards action – always look towards the future. When you experience disappointment with something received – consider releasing yourself from that relationship or stifling situation. When a special event that you have been looking forward to is postponed – be willing to release it and accept the changes.

“Delays” only test your strength and will – do not react – just be quiet, still and center yourself within. Six of Cups (R) says that after experiencing disappointment and hurt – you face the real test – are you willing to accept an apology, to forgive and let go of the pain? Love with the trust and receptivity of a child and out of this pleasurable experience you will be regenerated and renewed to such an extent that pleasure and the sense of pleasure will be extended to everyone around you.

Six of cups reversed